The class is difficult but only for the people who lack interest in the topic of chemistry.

I was scared to take this class after reading these reviews. However, I found that by having my butt in the seat every lecture and lab I was able to comprehend the material, ask questions and get the explanations needed to solidify my understanding of the material. The lectures are straight from the book and she writes all notes on the board.

Oberth is not an easy teacher but she is great at explaining things and makes the subject easy to understand. Her lecture notes are great because she writes them on the board. The only thing is this isn't a B.S. class. She expects people to actually try. So if you're lazy don't take the class. Take it if you want to actually learn something

I had taken her class last semester with no prior Chem knowlege whatsoever, she is extremely hard but jolts you into Chemistry. She basicly teaches CHEM400 in her CHEM305 class, just got done w. CHEM400 and got an A without breakin a sweat. Tough class, but she does prepare you. If you are a science major, you might as well dive in head first.

Awesome teacher, don't listen to the slackers who have something negative to say about her. She is very knowlegable and helpful. One of the best teachers I have ever had. If you want to learn take her class.

This was the first time for me taking chemistry. Honestly, this class is hard. There was a quiz once a week, and makes sure you study what she reviewed in class. the tests are hard too, so try to get as much help from peers and herself as much as you can. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! learn the material once you've convered it in class.

This is one of the best professors I've had since returning to school after getting a BA in 1985. She gives excellent notes, is fair in examinations and enjoys interacting with her students. I loved her class!

She is intimidating at first, but once you get to know her, you realize it's her quirky personality. She loves to joke and has an awesome sense of humor. Her lectures are straigt to the point and are what's reflected on her exams. I'd say she was one of the BEST professors I've had in a while. She's always available and willing to help.

Ms. Oberth is an awesome teacher! She is intimidating at first, but once the semester starts, she is fun and more than willing to help her students! If you need help, all you must do is ask and she will answer your questions. You must go to class in order to do well on her exams! Labs are fun, not too long.

She is a really really good teacher. You can tell she really enjoys chemistry and she is really willing to work with your schedule and help you out. She does only expect us to get a 64% for average grade but her grading scale is different so instead of the being a D its instead a C. She only does it for our benefit. She doesn't tell you to quit you

At first I didnt like her at all, but she does grow on you and is a great teacher. Just know you stuff, study a lot. She is approachable and has a good sense of humor. I would recommened taking her class

She sure knows her chemistry. She is very bright. Her lecture is a little bit boring to me and her sense of humor is so-so, some stories are quite boring. I wish she would spend more time on chem problems. It is fun to attend her class because she is so smart, it is fun to hang around sharp people.

Professor Oberth is a wonderful teacher! Take her class if you are a serious and responsible student, otherwise do not bother. I loved her sense of humor, vast knowledge, and ability to explain chemistry in a way I could understand. I feel confident to proceed forward into the next chem series. No prior chemistry taken. One of my favorite teachers!

she claimes she is tough. do the work and the grade will represent accordingly.

I would recommend her to everyone (not lazy ones though). Chem is hard so you people need to get a life- She is wonderful. The online HW was somewhat irritating but very helpful. Loved her class.

This is not a walk through the park class. You will need go to all the classes and do the homework and you will need to do extra pratice if you want to be successful. She is helpful if you go and ask and she tries to keep the mood light during her two and half hour long lecture.

I love her! I read all these comments on here and was so afraid to take her, but I am SO happy I did. If you listen, take all the notes she writes on the board, and do the work, you will be just fine. She is SERIOUSLY NOT AS BAD AS EVERY ONE SAYS

Oberth is on another level for teachers, boss status. She is very intellegent and knows her stuff. She is very helpful and funny at the same time. This is chem so it will be hard, as long as you dont have downs your good.

Great Teacher, hard material, very helpful if you take the time to ask.

Hard class, Most will fail, Awesome teacher though! Very knowledgeable and more than willing to help. Fair tests. The fact is most people aren't used to working hard for a grade. Started with 43 down to 15. If you get an A in her class you are a master of the subject. How teaching should be. Dr. Oberth is fair and wants students to succeed.

Great Professor! The material is hard, so expect to work and devote your life to Ochem. She is more than willing to explain things over and over at office hours. She makes the material relatable by giving us the history of products etc. Exams are fair and she really wants you to suceed.

Great professor, always willing to help, but make sure you devote time to studying. This class doesn't come easy without effort.

This class is not easy. She is a very good teacher; however, do not expect an easy A. You'll learn a ton, but you'll be working a ton.

She is an amazing teacher. She puts chemistry into real life situations. I would defiantly take her again, although you need to really work for your grade. She makes the class challenging, but I personally think because of that you tend to learn more. She is very nit picky about the labs so make sure they are perfect.

Professor is very helpful but the subject is extremely hard. Make sure to study hard so that you can get a decent grade in the class. If you're not a devoted student, don't even bother taking the class - you will surely fail.

She is very smart & knows what she's talking about. Homework takes several hours to complete, but it prepares you very well for the exams. Be prepared to work hard if you want a good grade. Students complain, but this is what a real college course should be like, so gtfo if you're not serious about learning basic chemistry.

Dr Oberth is a decent professor. It is a hard class but it is possible to get an A as I did. I didnt like her teaching style but others did. Study hard outside of class and be a devoted college student and youll do fine. Shes a great person, always willing to help.

She is a hard teacher but i really enjoyed taking her course because she made chem fun. I just wish she did not aim to have averages on her test to be 64%.

Professor Oberth is a very good teacher. This is not an easy class, so don't expect to coast through it and get a good grade. Missing even one class will put you way behind. Tests are fair, but difficult. She is very helpful if you have a question, but doesn't tolerate laziness. Lecture gets off topic sometimes, but overall she is a good professor.

Very good teacher. In order to do well, you have to show up to class, read the book, and fully understand the material. She is pretty entertaining, funny and informative. This class and the Chem420 section have been my favorite classes I have ever taken

While I did not get an A, I got what I deserved, not a grade, but a decent education. Oberth is probably one of the best professors I have ever had. Yes, this is a very hard class. Professor, if you are reading this, remember, if I make it to the 1 percent, the job offer as a permanent instructor will be open.Thank you for taking the time to teach

Shes an awesome person and very funny, gets a little off topic but its actually life-relevent chem stuff! Book (and hw) and flashcards are your best friend in this class, but also make sure you understand HOW/WHY! Tests are comparatively harder than hw, lots of curve balls, but fair. Buy the notes and write down what she says too!

One of the best teachers at FLC for Chemistry. Buy the answer book, and do every single homework problem she assigns. It will seem like a lot of homework, but its the only way to learn the material!! She seems intimidating at first, but is actually really nice, and cares a lot about people doing well!

This class was crazy hard, but I'm a month in Samples' 400 class and it feels like a cake walk. She exposes you to a lot which is good if you're planning to continuing in chem. Everything about this class was hard, but the second hit (400) it will all click and make more sense. If you plan on going further into chem take this class and hang on!

The class is a little challenging but is straightforward. Homework is online and the labs are fairly simple. Chemistry is a hard subject, but she tries her best to dumb it down to simpler terms.

Took Oberth for Chem305 and had read these reviews before hand so i was terrified. Didnt expect to pass but managed to get my C. Hey C's get degrees right? That was with me working 40+ hours a week so an average student has no excuse not to pass. She has no problem helping you along the semester but you have to ASK for it. Id recommend her.

Sure, there's tons of homework and the tests suck. But the homework covers the test material and is really important practice to learn the material. Oberth is awesome though. She knows a lot of careers in science and in health, and can actually apply the course topics to life. She's really good at 'dumming' things down to a level we can understand.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Literally the best science class experience I've ever had. If you pay attention, write all the notes down, do the homework, and actually read the textbook (which is super easy to understand) then you should be just fine. You definitely have to earn your grade (this is college), but it's very doable with her. Super personable.

Ms. Oberth was a great professor. Her tests are hard, lots of homework, and it is very important to go to class and lab days. The homework HELPS immensely even though it can be long and frustrating at times. If I had the option to take her for CHEM 400 I would, but she doesn't teach it.

She is great! Study, put your time in & apply yourself. Remind yourself this is not a high school course &she is not your mother. She gives you all the resources you need to pass the class. Do the hw, study, read the text, & go to lecture + lab. If you're still struggling, go to office hours. Talk to her and see what she suggests. Very personable!

I honestly took her because I wanted to be challenged and she definetly did!. She is really amazing though and actually cares about you. she is tough but i spent a lot of time in her office hours. even though i learned a lot, the homework take a lot of time, the test are tough, and expect to have no life. but its college, what do you expect?

If you're not concerned about understanding Chemistry and simply want a good grade with the least amount of effort, do both yourself and prof. Oberth a favor and don't enroll in her class. If you do take prof. Oberth and step-up to the plate, you will run circles around 95% of people who have taken Organic Chemistry. Be prepared to work for it.

Professor Oberth will not hold your hand for this class. College is about problem solving and being able to use your brain to find solutions, be independent, and work hard. She provides a very good lecture, but you are required to read and understand the material on your own. Utilize the tutoring center and science center. They're great!

Professor Oberth is an absolute GEM of a professor. She is beyond brilliant and does a fabulous job at keeping the class involved in understanding the material. She ensures we understand the material before moving on. Makes herself available to assist students willing to assist themselves. FLC is blessed to have C.O. Highly recommended.

Professor Oberth is one of the best Chem professors at FLC. A subject matter expert with real-world examples to make complex subjects much easier to understand. Always available during office hours and after class. If you put in the time, ask questions, seek tutoring, and study, you will succeed. Lots of work involved here! Don't be lazy.

Oberth is a character that is for sure. The labs were not very helpful and often went wrong due to not being told or explained what to do. On the other hand, lecture material is outlined and reading the book is STRONGLY advised.O-chem is no joke so do not slack. Put in the extra effort and she will like you and help you out.

305 is a TON of work, but she is available for every question you have. Has 4 office hours a week. For labs she is really precise on what she wants; however, do as much as you can in lab and then GO TO HER OFFICE HOUR! She will literally give you the answer. Lots of homework, but if there wasn't theres no way I would have learned the material.

Great professor! If you're taking 305 be ready to work. It's so much info in just 16 weeks. Do ALL connect assignments, have her review your labs before turning in (she will tell you what is wrong), go to office hours immediately when you have a question, do not skip class because she gives extra credit at end of semester for those who didn't miss

Prof. Oberth can seem really intimidating and sometimes comes off as annoyed when the class doesn't get something; HOWEVER, just stand your ground and she will realize she is not explaining it right. Whatever you do, do not be intimidated to see her in office hours, because they help so much. If you don't get something, keep bugging her till you do

If you are a STEM major, this is the professor you need. No hand-holding, or sweet-talking. Strictly business and getting you prepared for the rigor of University level courses. If you aren't ready to be a dedicated college student, refrain from taking Dr. Oberth. If you want to be ahead of the curve in Chemistry, take her! She's the best.

Definitely not a class where you can just show up and get a good grade. She isn't lying when she says that this class is basically a second job. You have to dedicate hours and hours a week just to get a decent grade. Extremely tough course, would've been easier if she provided study guides and flashcards on test. She really knows her stuff.

I basically had no real foundation of chemistry and this class changed that. Her lectures were involved and informative. The homework was probably the most hardest thing aside from the exams because it prepared you for the next level of chemistry. She has a curve in place though, and there are may extra credit opportunities AND an embedded tutor.

Oberth has a kind of dry sense of humor and tells a lot of stories. I used to think her style of teaching was awful but looking back I think shes GREAT. She can be kind of rude though if you dont know the criteria after a few weeks passed. Exams are multiple choice and she grades assignments ASAP. Her notes were great too for lecture.

I enjoyed the class. My only regret is having to work while taking this course. The professor can come off as mean but her yelling and criticism are meant to make you a better student.

Oberth is a good professor, you just have to go into her class with an open mind. Organic chemistry is not an easy and Oberth will not spoon feed you what you need to know. Yes, her teaching style is a little different but you just have to be willing to adapt. As long as you are determined and willing to work hard, this class will be manageable.

you have to study and do the work, and you have come to class. Isn't that what college is all about? Chemistry is not easy, but Oberth is an excellent professor! She's funny and her lectures are enjoyable, and she is thorough. It's a tough class, but you will have a complete understanding of basic chemistry, esp if you need chem 400 and 401.

I wish you could use more of those button things. She is perhaps the most bluntly honest person I have ever met. You have to have the drive and the heart to take her, because she does. Take her, and you will be pushed. You will see results, not just by grading, but by your abilities. Go to class. Do the work. Take the opportunities she gives. Do it

I had her for OChem both sems. I got a C first semester which was v discouraging. Instead of choosing an easier prof I stuck with Oberth & man am I glad I did. If you want an easy A then stop reading this. If you want a class that really makes you learn the material & and a prof that pushes you and supports you and tells it like it is, pick Oberth!

Professor gives you everything you need to know to succeed in her class. An A is definitely attainable. You can get an A with an 85% or above. Only a few quizzes and labs are fairly simple. Content in exams were covered in lectures. Lectures are usually 2 hours. 25 points in extra credit were offered which was really helpful. Enjoyed her class

This teacher is so fun. The labs make u use your brain. The teacher always helps if u have questions in lab and she's got an awesome sense of humor. If you do all the hw which isn't actually very long compared to other science classes you'll be fine. I didn't do a lot of the homework assignments and still passed. But DO THE HW its very helpful.

I absolutely love her. CHEM 305 is the first college class I have taken since I left school 12 years ago. I didn't know I would love a college chemistry class before I took her class. Her lectures are long but very engaging. She makes chemistry interesting. If you are solid in math and put in time to do the homework, you should do just fine.

This class was HARD but very doable if you put in the time and effort. The lectures were long but informational and helpful. Oberth was always available to answer questions and provide help as needed. Classes were a perfect mix of fun and difficult and there were plenty of resources to succeed in the class, including extra credit opportunities.

Professor Oberth's CHEM305 class is challenging but rewarding. Lectures are engaging, and labs encourage critical thinking. Doing homework is key to success. For study prep, unstuck AI and the free textbook are helpful supplements.